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2 homes in zoned to El Carmelo Elementary

Homes Zoned to El Carmelo Elementary

Palo Alto, CA

2886 Emerson Street
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1 / 20

$5,700,000

FOR SALE

2886 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306

5 beds · 4 baths · 3,170 sqft

3102 Flowers Lane
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$3,988,000

FOR SALE

3102 Flowers Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94306

4 beds · 3 baths · 1,657 sqft

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About Homes Zoned to El Carmelo Elementary

Palo Alto, California
Photo of Palo Alto via Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

About Palo Alto: El Carmelo Elementary is located in Palo Alto. Palo Alto is a charter city in northwestern Santa Clara County, California, United States. Part of the San Francisco Bay Area, it is named after a coastal redwood tree known as El Palo Alto. The population was 68,572 as of the 2020 United States census.

These are homes for sale inside the attendance boundary for El Carmelo Elementary in Palo Alto (Topfind School Score: 10/10). Every home here is actually assigned to this school per the official attendance zone, not just nearby. This zone has 2 active listings.

El Carmelo Elementary Area Market Pulse

Topfind Market Read

Strong Seller's Market

Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 1.0 months of supply, and the typical home sells in about 14 days. At the same time, 50% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, and sales volume is down 17% versus six months ago, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers can price with confidence, while buyers should arrive pre-approved and ready to decide quickly.

Buyer leverageBalancedSeller leverage

Median Home Price

$5.70M

Chart shows the median closed sale price by month

$7.2M$5.6M$4.2M$2.7M
Sep 25
Apr 26
Jul 26

Months of Supply

Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace

1.0 months of supply

Tight Supply

2 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 1.0 months of supply.

Tight (<3 mo)
Balanced (3 to 6 mo)
Ample (6+ mo)
1.0
0369+

What this means for buyers

Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~14 days.

● Tight: strong demand● Balanced: steady pace● Ample: more choice

Sales Velocity

How fast homes are selling

Fast
FastSlow0d15d30d45d60d75d90d14days on market

Homes are selling quickly, which gives sellers leverage, though prepared buyers can still compete.

● <30d: Fast● 30-45d: Steady● 45d+: Slower

Inventory Distribution

Fresh Inventory

Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.

New
Active
Aging
Stale
30-day mark1 listings<7 days1 listings7-30 days0 listings30-60 days0 listings60+ days← Selling fastSitting longer →
Under 30 days → competitive, act quicklyOver 60 days → potential negotiation opportunities

Housing Tenure in El Carmelo Elementary Area

Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.

HomeownersRenters

54%

Homeowners

46%

Renters

Homeownership is 1.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)

A balanced ownership mix suggests diverse housing options for both buyers and renters.

26,054 households (2023)

Median Price by Bedroom

Home prices increase with bedroom count, though premiums vary by size.

4 Bed
$4.0M
5 Bed
$5.7M

Each additional bedroom adds about $1.7M in value on average.

Price Reductions

High Activity
1

1 listings have reduced their price

50% of active listings

Average reduction: 5.0% (~$285K)

A sizable share of sellers have trimmed their asking price. Those listings are the clearest place to negotiate.

El Carmelo Elementary Attendance Zone Market Overview

El Carmelo Elementary is an elementary school in the Palo Alto Unified district. Its Topfind School Score is 10. The homes on this page fall inside the school's attendance zone, so students at these addresses are assigned to El Carmelo Elementary. The El Carmelo Elementary attendance zone currently shows a median list price of $5.7M. That runs roughly 113.1% higher than Palo Alto as a whole. There are 2 homes currently listed for sale in the El Carmelo Elementary attendance zone. Over the last six months, the median price has eased about 8.8%, from $3.3M in October 2025 to $3M in July 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Homes near El Carmelo Elementary

How many homes are for sale in El Carmelo Elementary Area, CA?

There are currently 2 homes for sale in El Carmelo Elementary Area, ranging from $3,988,000 to $5,700,000. 1 of them hit the market within the last week.

What is the median home price in El Carmelo Elementary Area?

The median list price in El Carmelo Elementary Area is $5,700,000. Price per square foot averages $2102.

How fast do homes sell in El Carmelo Elementary Area?

Homes in El Carmelo Elementary Area currently average 14 days on the market, a brisk pace where attractive homes are gone within a month.

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